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ML05 VGC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,338 mi
Last recorded88,338 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 VGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 88,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,844 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 73,372 miles

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Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,145 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,972 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 57,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2017 44,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016

Nearside Front tyre age cracks

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre age cracks

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear chassis surface corrosion

observe airbag light

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,007 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 39,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,549 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 6,843 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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ML05 VGC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML05 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML05 VGC registered?

ML05 VGC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is ML05 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 VGC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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